how do i stretch kids shoes?

Angelraesunshine

skintchick wrote: »

If they are rubbing rather than crushing, then a blisterstick works wonders - get it online from Boots (they are never in-store) and rub it on her skin - stops shoes rubbing instantly. It's amazing stuff.

thanks that sounds good thing to have about

carriebradshaw

Angelraesunshine wrote: »

ah i am sure thats what we did.

unfortunately they are just asda/george shoes and not leather. i would not mind if they had been for DD1 as i could pass them down but there are for DD2 and i can't afford to waste money on getting a 2nd pair for her just because she thinks they are tight ( there not she is just being funny i have checked them on her feet and they have lots of space she is just used to her boots)

think i might try the damp newspaper it cant hurt.

oops I automatically I thought they were leather sorry hon

handmaiden_2

I have found that filling a sandwich bag with Water and placing it in the shoe (toe area) and then putting it in the freezer overnight works, because as water freezes it expands thus gently stretching the shoe. I do this with most of the sandals I buy as I have wide feet at the toes but narrow at the heel. it might be worth a try ? xx

blitz

handmaiden wrote: »

I have found that filling a sandwich bag with Water and placing it in the shoe (toe area) and then putting it in the freezer overnight works, because as water freezes it expands thus gently stretching the shoe. I do this with most of the sandals I buy as I have wide feet at the toes but narrow at the heel. it might be worth a try ? xx

What an excellent idea, will give that a try later:D

skintchick

handmaiden wrote: »

I have found that filling a sandwich bag with Water and placing it in the shoe (toe area) and then putting it in the freezer overnight works, because as water freezes it expands thus gently stretching the shoe. I do this with most of the sandals I buy as I have wide feet at the toes but narrow at the heel. it might be worth a try ? xx

Ooh my wedding shoes are tight - they are made of suede, ribbon with a buckle. Woudl this be safe on them do you think? I'm desperate to get them comfy for the day.

Kaz2904

Clarks shoes aren't always the best shoes to have though.
My kids have both got odd feet- DD is very wide with high instep, DS is narrow with high instep. I can never get shoes to fit them in clarks. I always go to all the shoe shops looking for shoes for them and it's a pain!
DD also has HUGE feet- size 1 and she's 6. It is really hard getting age apropriate shoes for her. I have to say though that she got a pair of brown leather boots from Clarks the winter before last when she was still 4. I paid £19 but she wore them to death. I've just thrown them out (well recycled them!) because they really can't fit her any more. She's only grown 1/2 a size since then though. I had to promise her that we'd get her a new pair this winter.
We do always go to Clarks to get their feet measured and have a look though.

melie3

i just have to add, i used to work for clarks, and half the childrens fitters are not trained!!. since leaving ive have so many problems with inexperienced fitters, and knowing what i know, you cannot and shouldnt have to tell someone how to do the job... thats what your paying for!!
my children for school have clarks or trainers, but half the time, my DD1 would rather wear a pair from asda (these would be for the weekend) my DD2 has 'normal' feet ie not wide etc, and ive bought her 3 pairs of sandals from next for the summer for the same as 1 from clarks. i didnt tell you this but if she wont wear the shoes, try pulling at the sole and take them back............. :A :A :A

Quackers

melie3 wrote: »

i just have to add, i used to work for clarks, and half the childrens fitters are not trained!!.

Maybe you are talking about an Independant store that sells Clarks shoes?

At regular Clarks stores all members of staff who fit childrens shoes have to be trained.

If they are not trained and are still learning then they have to have their shoes checked by a trained fitter before they can sell them.

I think its a slight exaggeration to imply that half of the childrens fitters are not trained. That is totally incorrect & untrue.

pookienoodle

Are you sure that your DD actually likes the shoes?
is she saying they are too tight so she does not have to wear them?
Asda are really good at taking things back for the most minor of reasons so if you think they may be too small for the marked size take them back.

Skint_Catt

When any of us go from a nice worn pair of comfy shoes to a new pair they will feel tight - even from summer sandals to new winter boots - just make her try them once or twice and then you'll see if there are pressure points or blisters.

Blisterstick!!! God, I wish I'd had that every September in my new school shoes - I'm sure my heels have never recovered even 15 years on!